STINGRAI Risk Management/Aviation Safety & Quality Lead - 30935
Date: Oct 29, 2026
Location: Doral, FL, Remote, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 30935
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $108,781.00 - $160,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Senior HI
This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.
HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.
Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
- Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
- Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Summary
HII – Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled STINGRAI Risk Management/Aviation Safety & Quality Lead to support our government customers in Latin America. If you are a strategic thinker who thrives on complex challenges and wants to contribute your expertise to dynamic missions, we’d like to talk with you about shaping tomorrow’s solutions today. In this role, you will support the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) by implementing and strengthening Ground, Aviation Safety, and Quality Assurance practices across STINGRAI operations.
What You Will Do
- Provide senior-level expertise in developing, modifying, and executing safety and quality tasks that identify and document hazards across systems and systems of systems.
- Apply system safety engineering principles including hazard analyses, hazard categorization, causal analyses, mitigation development, documentation, tracking, and residual risk assessment.
- Conduct analyses such as functional analyses, safety and hazard evaluations, risk assessments, reliability assessments, and residual risk reviews.
- Support safety and quality program management through schedule tracking, progress reporting, and coordination.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For
- 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.
- Strong leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and competing demands using strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance.
- Strong understanding of mission profiles, including rapid mobility, remote operations, and dynamic mission environments.
- Ability to conduct real‑time risk assessments that support time‑sensitive STINGRAI missions.
- Knowledge of aviation safety principles as applied in dispersed, austere, and partner‑nation environments across Latin America.
- Experience identifying hazards related to remote landing zones, regional terrain, weather, and communication limitations.
- Proficiency in aviation safety reporting, trend analysis, and after‑action risk evaluations.
- Ability to deliver concise and effective safety briefings to aircrews in high‑tempo operational conditions.
- Familiarity with U.S. aviation regulations and safety requirements aligned with USSOUTHCOM.
- Experience coordinating aviation safety procedures with partner‑nation air units and interagency organizations.
- Proven leadership and communication skills to guide crews through operationally demanding missions.
- Ability to support emergency and contingency response procedures during unexpected mission changes or unplanned landings.
- Experience in the development and administration of comprehensive aviation quality programs.
- Experience in the development and implementation of Continuing Airworthiness Surveillance programs.
- Experience in the development, acceptance, and implementation of aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS).
Preferred: Bonus Points For...
- Former military manned aircraft pilot.
- Graduate of USN/USMC Aviation Safety School with relevant MOS.
- Strong understanding of FAA, DoD, and international aviation safety standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work creatively and analytically in a collaborative, team‑focused environment.
- Proven ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and develop consensus among diverse stakeholders.
- Self‑motivated and adaptable, with strong decision‑making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies quickly.
- Experience supporting SOF aviation or tactical mobility operations.
- Familiarity with mixed‑fleet safety considerations (rotary wing, fixed wing, VTOL/tilt rotor).
- Knowledge of Latin American aviation challenges, including mountainous terrain, jungle environments, and limited‑infrastructure airfields.
- Training or certification in mishap investigation or human factors analysis.
- Experience developing or refining specific SOPs, safety manuals, and training materials.
- Background in mission planning or route analysis for remote or high‑risk environments.
- Ability to analyze mission and aircraft data to identify safety trends.
- Experience working with multinational or partner‑nation aviation units.
- Advanced experience in emergency response planning and downed‑aircraft preparedness.
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The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.